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R442 UYC

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,076 mi
Last recorded97,076 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 UYC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 97,076 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,379 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to the rear wheel arches

slight noise from the rear brakes

Fail 3 Oct 2013 89,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to the rear wheel arches

slight noise from the rear brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,982 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,512 miles

Baffles have broken up in rear exhaust

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,601 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 69,589 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 64,662 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,662 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,220 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,466 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,431 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,567 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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R442 UYC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R442 UYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R442 UYC registered?

R442 UYC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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